Vegan Pesto

Pesto is traditionally made using a combination of basil, crushed garlic, parsley, grated hard cheese, and pine nuts with a little olive oil. For those of us who can’t have dairy, the following easy to do recipe will be a nice complement for any pasta or even as a sandwich spread.

Ingredients

1 Cup packed fresh basil leaves

1/2 cup pine nuts, toasted*

2 cloves garlic

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/4 teaspoon black pepper

1/4 cup olive oil

*Place pine nuts in small saucepan. Heat over low heat 2 minutes or until light brown and fragrant, shaking occasionally.